Health Information Management, A.A.S.

(CIP 51.0701)

281-756-5659

Purpose: A degree in Health Information Management (HIM) will prepare the successful student for a technologically advancing career in Medical Coding and Health Information Management. The HIM field is entwined in every aspect of health care and includes acquiring, organizing and analyzing patient medical information. It encompasses knowledge of information technology, science, and business. HIM professionals play a significant role in ensuring patient records are accurate, complete, and protected. Health Information Management Technicians work for hospitals, physician’s offices, urgent care facilities, vendors, insurance companies, Electronic Health Records (EHR) software companies, and more.

Program Overview: Alvin Community College offers a Health Information Management (HIM) program, which includes a Certificate II in Medical Coding and an AAS in Health Information Management. Instruction for the Certificate II and AAS HIM program courses will be 90% online. Alvin Community College is currently pursuing program accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) for Health Information Management AAS degree. Upon completion of the Coding Certificate students may sit for a coding credential sponsored by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Accreditation: The Associate Degree Health Information Management Program is in Candidacy Status, pending accreditation review by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education. (CAHIIM).

Admission Requirements

1. Be a high school or GED graduate.
2. Apply to ACC and fulfill the admission requirements.
3. TSI (Texas Success Initiative) requirement satisfied as determined by ACC’s testing and placement policies.
4. Apply to the Health Information Management Program (online or in office).
5. Complete the personal statement.
6. Pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
7. All students are required to make a “C” or greater for all Health Information Management (HITT) courses.
8. Current immunizations required for clinical rotation.